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s.tung

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The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of phototherapy on a newborn. Which of the following evaluations indicates a therapeutic response to phototherapy?
 
  A. The newborn maintains a normal temperature.
   B. Bilirubin level of 14 mg/dL
   C. Decreased reflexes
   D. Skin blanches less yellow

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The nurse assesses a 12-hour-old newborn's serum bilirubin level, and finds it to be 14 mg/dL. What nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care for this newborn?
 
  A. Continue to observe.
   B. Begin phototherapy.
   C. Begin blood exchange transfusion.
   D. Stop breastfeeding.


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emily12345

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


s.tung

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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